PRODUCTION MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Production Manager
Position Type: Full-time Employee
Start Date: Nov 28, 2023
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary Range: $75-85k/year

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Do you have experience overseeing day-to-day operations in production? Have you managed creative and technical teams to accomplish their project-based goals? Are you an organizational wiz with a love for media production? If so, you could be who we are looking for to help grow our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Work with producer to assign crew tasks and monitor crew output.

  • Track quota and output from one department to the next.

  • Review production status in all departments daily to ensure deadlines are being met.

  • Prepare and distribute production departmental reports.

  • Meet with department point people (APM/ Coordinators) daily to address and resolve current issues.

  • Manage team resources to ensure everyone has the proper tools.

  •  Forecast delays in production, strategize coverage and solutions and communicate these to producers.

  •  Collaborate with creative team to execute production tasks and communicate clear perimeters at each stage.

  • Oversee production materials to ensure they are tracked and recorded, and naming protocols are being followed.

  • Manage budget for assigned areas of work and find efficiencies where necessary.

  • Maintain production schedule, working closely with producer.

  • Maintain and issue regular tracker with status updates to stakeholders.

  • Engage with the values of our culture by putting people first and fostering and inclusive, collaborative, and innovative production environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

  • University degree or equivalent preferred.

  • 4+ years relevant experience.

  •  Clear understanding of the principles of animation production.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Solid computer database skills.

  • Solid work ethic and positive attitude. Flexible and calm demeanour.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.

  • Ability to make quick decisions and accept responsibility.

  • Ability to communicate processes, plans, and concepts and set clear expectations.

  • Share information and techniques with team members. Encourage feedback and be open to new initiatives.

  • Efficient and detail oriented. Ability to deliver work on time and meet set performance objectives within the production budget and scheduled parameters.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Work alongside storytellers, makers, and innovators as part of one of Vancouver’s leading multi-platform entertainment studios
  • An amazing opportunity to build experience in all areas of cross-platform media and animation production
  • Includes extended health care (dental, vision, etc.).
  • Enjoy a fun, dynamic, fast paced environment with a great culture

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU?

ARE YOU WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume via email to:

recruiting@windsunsky.com

 

This position will be based on-site at our Vancouver studio.  Current BC residents a must; must be a Canadian resident to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.